download bloodshed dev-c++. the reason you want this program is because it is a simple unzip install that compiles in the same window you code in with a simple interface. the only problem with it is that once your executable is done the command prompt immediately quits (you will know what i mean when you get there if you don't already). the simplest fix is to use cin.get() before your return statement, your "program" will just hang there until you enter anything.